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  1. kendelrio

    No spark- i think figured out

    All- Yesterday driving along at 55 yesterday, she backfired twice and died. I have checked fuel system, all good. Today i dug into the ignition system, heres what I've done: Checked power to the distributor, healthy 24v. Checked resistance of the coil- 5.6 ohms. No spark at the plugs. New...
  2. kendelrio

    MRAP Light Set

    I installed one of these on my five ton, Here's the thread. If you need any help or have questions, feel free to message!
  3. kendelrio

    all black with Behr paint

    Sherwin-Williams Weathershield ultra deep base. The color is Tricorn black.
  4. kendelrio

    Lights shutting off if I keep either highbeams or bright dash on

    Check for a short to ground on the power side.
  5. kendelrio

    all black with Behr paint

    With the exception of the stencils, it's all sprayed on. I used Sherwin-Williams weather shield with an ultra deep flat base. If you want gloss, you can get a semi or satin base. The black is "tri corn black" from Lowes. The tannish color is what I actually had color matched with my soft...
  6. kendelrio

    all black with Behr paint

    Absolutely! I'm becoming quite the Arrteest with house paint!
  7. kendelrio

    Bolivar Peninsula Kilo19 Memorial walk

    All- Formally inviting everyone who can make it to come in your MVs. It's a memorial walk for all of the men and women who have been lost in the service of our country. It happens the Sunday before memorial day at Crystal Beach, Texas. Military Vehicles are more than welcome. Last year...
  8. kendelrio

    M715 wiring diagram

    Awesome! If I can help in any way, feel free to message me. Shoot me your number and I'll respond with mine. (Don't put it in an open forum as bots scour the net looking for numbers in open forums).
  9. kendelrio

    Texas to Louisiana

    Copy that bud. I work offshore, but am also always up for meeting SS members and helping them with their gear, taking pics or just getting to know them.
  10. kendelrio

    Texas to Louisiana

    I live up near Marksville.
  11. kendelrio

    MV of the Month April 2023

    Trust me, as someone who has painted several MVs and has another to do, my hat is off to you! Great job!
  12. kendelrio

    Operation: Ethel. Kendelrios M37 (re)build thread

    After a hiatus to knock out the M715, I've taken the next step needed to get going on Ethel again: The plan is to get the engine humming, then do brakes etc, then body. Basically work my way out. I'll update as I progress. It'll probably be in June that I hit it heavy. I have to get Bertha...
  13. kendelrio

    The danger of modifying trailers

    I have not. I'm offshore right now and brainstorming for when I get home.
  14. kendelrio

    The danger of modifying trailers

    I see what you're saying. My concern is that if I turn the truck around, I now have the frame weight of the truck plus the engine, transmission etc on the rear of the trailer and that will increase the sway.
  15. kendelrio

    The danger of modifying trailers

    Welded. Would you be willing to sell the extension?
  16. kendelrio

    The danger of modifying trailers

    How... does it work?
  17. kendelrio

    The danger of modifying trailers

    All- I have berated myself and beat myself up about what I'm posting. I'm not posting it for us to dog pile on me. I understand I made a mistake and fortunately no accidents happened, no one was injured and I now know how to correct my mistake. This is an infomational post to help keep...
  18. kendelrio

    Old tent, how do I put this up?

    First thing you do is get a Saturday morning working party of all the privates who are on restriction. Then you march them to supply to get the tent by a senior E-3 who is REALLY angry he is giving up his liberty because the stupid staff NCO delegated this crap to him, march them to the area you...
  19. kendelrio

    MV of the Month April 2023

    And here we go gents (and ladies)! Let's see them!
  20. kendelrio

    Eastern Surplus - April 2023 vendor spotlight

    Gotta say every time I've used them I've been super pleased with the gear. Aside from some smaller things, that's where I got tires for my M715. For perspective next to the NDTs And of course mounted: Super easy to order, Bill was great and shipping didn't kill me! **This is NOT a...
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